Jacob & Esau
What prophecy did God tell Rebekah about her children?
The older would serve the younger
Where did Jacob flee to get away from Esau
His Uncle Laban
What did Jacob give to Joseph that made his brothers jealous?
a multi-colored coat
Who bought Joseph as a slave?
Potipher
7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine
What was the new name God gave to Jacob?
Israel
What word means that the firstborn son received a double portion of his parents wealth and got to be in charge when his father died?
birthright
How was Jacob tricked?
What 2 dreams did Joseph tell his brothers that he had?
1.The brothers sheaves of grain bowed to his sheave of grain.
2. the sun, moon, and stars bowed down to him
How did Joseph wind up in prison?
Potipher's wife lied and said he attacked her
How did Pharoah repay Joseph
He made him 2nd in command of all of Egypt
Which son would have kings and the Messiah come from his tribe?
Judah
What did Esau trade his birthright for?
a bowl of lentil stew
How many more years did Jacob have to work to marry Rachel?
7 more years
How did Joseph's brothers feel about him
They were jealous and they hated him
What two important officials of Pharaoh had dreams in prison?
Chief Cupbearer and baker
How did Jacob respond when his family was affected by the famine?
He sent 10 sons to Egypt for food
Name animal did Jacob compare Judah to?
Lion
How did Jacob trick Isaac into giving him the birthright?
He pretended to be Esau by putting Goat Hair on his arms, and wearing Esau's clothes, and preparing his favorite meal
How many sons did Jacob have in all?
12
What did Joseph's brothers do when they saw him coming to check on them?
They wanted to kill him but they threw him in a pit
How did Joseph interpret each of their dreams?
1. Cupbearer got his job back
2. Baker was put to death
How did Joseph test his brothers to see if they changed?
2. Gave Benjamin more food
3. Hid a goblet in Benjamins sack to see if the brothers would defend him
What word do we use to describe how Jacob's blessing foretold of what the tribes of Israel would be like?
Prophecy
How did Esau feel after he realized what Jacob had done?
He wanted to kill his brother
What did God ask Jacob to do to make things right with his brother?
Reconcile and ask for forgiveness
Where was Joseph taken?
To Egypt as a slave
What two dreams did Pharoah have?
1.He dreamt that 7 healthy cows were eaten by 7 skinny cows
2. He dreamt that 7 healthy fat ears of grain were swallowed by 7 skinny ears of grain
What did Joseph tell his brothers about God?
What they meant for evil, God meant for good
Why do the new pharaoh of Egypt make the Israelites slaves?
He was afraid of them because there were so many of them